Jordan Drilling Co. v. Starr

McGILL, Jústice.

Appellant Jordan Drilling Company, a partnership composed of Bryan Jordan and Walton Jordan, filed this suit against ap-pellee J. W. Starr to recover on a contract or on- quantum meruit, for drilling an oil well located on a lease in Scurry County owned by Starr, to a depth of approximately 15.84 feet; and also on quantum meruit for drilling out part of the cement which had solidified in- a' 7-inch casing which was run in -the hole. Appellee filed a cross-action against appellant to recover his losses by reason of appellant’s failure to complete the drilling contract. Trial to…